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Ellington Financial - EFC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $15.38
  • Forecasted Upside: 11.82%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$13.75 As of 01/26/2023 01:00 AM ET
▲ +0.01 (0.07%)

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Analyst Price Target for EFC

Analyst Price Target is $15.38
▲ +11.82% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ellington Financial in the last 3 months. The average price target is $15.38, with a high forecast of $18.00 and a low forecast of $14.00. The average price target represents a 11.82% upside from the last price of $13.75.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 6 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Ellington Financial. This Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/5/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/3/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/1/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/2/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/31/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/29/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/28/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/27/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
1/9/2023Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$14.00Low
10/20/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$16.50 ➝ $15.00Low
10/20/2022Maxim GroupLower TargetBuy$17.50 ➝ $15.50Low
10/13/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$14.00Low
10/3/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$17.50 ➝ $15.00Low
8/25/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$17.50 ➝ $16.50Low
7/22/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$17.00Low
7/18/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$14.75Low
6/24/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $17.00Low
6/16/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$20.00 ➝ $17.50Medium
3/9/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral$19.00 ➝ $18.00Low
11/1/2021Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight$19.50Medium
10/18/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$18.50 ➝ $20.00Low
6/7/2021UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$17.50 ➝ $18.50Medium
4/16/2021Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
2/5/2021Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$18.00Medium
1/22/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$14.00 ➝ $16.50Low
1/15/2021UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$17.00Medium
12/18/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$16.50High
11/25/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$13.25 ➝ $15.50Low
11/23/2020BTIG ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$16.50High
10/14/2020B. RileyBoost Target$12.50 ➝ $14.00Low
10/9/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$13.50 ➝ $15.00Medium
7/13/2020Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral$11.50High
5/12/2020Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$15.00Low
4/8/2020B. RileyLower TargetBuy$19.50 ➝ $13.00High
3/20/2020Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$18.00High
1/22/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$20.50 ➝ $20.00Low
1/13/2020B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$18.50 ➝ $19.50High
1/10/2020Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
11/8/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
10/9/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
9/27/2019Nomura SecuritiesInitiated CoverageBuy$20.00Low
8/9/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
7/4/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
4/11/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$19.50Low
2/15/2019B. RileyDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralN/A
2/14/2019B. RileyUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$16.00 ➝ $18.00Low
2/14/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$19.50High
1/24/2019Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$19.50High
8/8/2018Sandler O'NeillSet TargetBuy$19.00Low
8/8/2018Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingHold$18.00Low
7/10/2018Maxim GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$19.50Low
4/9/2018Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$19.00Medium
2/17/2018Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsSet TargetHold$17.00Medium
2/16/2018Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingHold ➝ NeutralN/A
2/15/2018B. RileySet TargetHold$16.00Low
2/14/2018Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$19.00Low
(Data available from 1/27/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.87 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/1/2022
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/31/2022
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/30/2022
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/29/2022
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/29/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/28/2022
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/28/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/27/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Ellington Financial logo
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime residential mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; corporate debt and equity securities; corporate loans; and other strategic investments. In addition, the company offers consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. Ellington Financial LLC was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Today's Range

Now: $13.75
Low: $13.67
High: $13.87

50 Day Range

MA: $13.37
Low: $12.37
High: $14.04

52 Week Range

Now: $13.75
Low: $10.81
High: $18.13

Volume

827,529 shs

Average Volume

558,315 shs

Market Capitalization

$831.05 million

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

13.10%

Beta

1.82

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Ellington Financial?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Ellington Financial in the last year: Bank of America Co., Credit Suisse Group AG, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Maxim Group, Piper Sandler, StockNews.com, and TheStreet.
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What is the current price target for Ellington Financial?

6 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Ellington Financial in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $15.38, suggesting a possible upside of 11.8%. Bank of America Co. has the highest price target set, predicting EFC will reach $18.00 in the next twelve months. Credit Suisse Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $14.00 for Ellington Financial in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial currently has 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe EFC will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Ellington Financial.
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What other companies compete with Ellington Financial?

Other companies that are similar to Ellington Financial include Office Properties Income Trust, Forestar Group, INDUS Realty Trust, Armada Hoffler Properties and Tejon Ranch. Learn More about companies similar to Ellington Financial.

How do I contact Ellington Financial's investor relations team?

Ellington Financial's physical mailing address is 53 Forest Ave, Greenwich CT, 06870. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (203) 698-1200 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Ellington Financial is www.ellingtonfinancial.com. Learn More about contacing Ellington Financial investor relations.